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Population and Demography of Maryland
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It borders Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.
Maryland is the 18th most populous state in the United States. The total Land area is 9,776 square miles (25,314 square kilometers) and there is an average of 619 people for every square mile. This makes Maryland the 5th most densely populated state in the US. As per the United States Census Bureau, the population of Maryland in 2020 is 6,177,224 (6.1 million)
Estimated Population of Maryland in 2024 – 6,180,253 or 6.2 million
Maryland Population (2010-2020)
Maryland has a population growth rate of 7% during 2010-2020. It has had a population increase of 403,672 since 2010. The median age in Maryland is approximately 38.3 years of age. The state’s gender ratio is 51.6% females and 48.4% males.
| Maryland | Census 2020 |
| Total Population | 6,177,224 (6.17 million) |
| Median age | 38.3 years |
| Population Rank | 18th |
| Total Land Area | 9,776 sq mi (25,314 km2) |
| Area Rank | 42nd |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi (238/km2) |
| Capital City | Annapolis |
| Largest City | Baltimore |
Source: US Census 2020 and estimates
Maryland Historical population
In the year 1900, Maryland’s Population is 1.1 million and in 2020 it reached 6.15 million, an increase of almost 6 million.
Let’s look at decade population & percentage change
| Year | Population | % Change |
| 1790 | 319,728 | — |
| 1800 | 341,548 | 6.8% |
| 1810 | 380,546 | 11.4% |
| 1820 | 407,350 | 7.0% |
| 1830 | 447,040 | 9.7% |
| 1840 | 470,019 | 5.1% |
| 1850 | 583,034 | 24.0% |
| 1860 | 687,049 | 17.8% |
| 1870 | 780,894 | 13.7% |
| 1880 | 934,943 | 19.7% |
| 1890 | 1,042,390 | 11.5% |
| 1900 | 1,188,044 | 14.0% |
| 1910 | 1,295,346 | 9.0% |
| 1920 | 1,449,661 | 11.9% |
| 1930 | 1,631,526 | 12.5% |
| 1940 | 1,821,244 | 11.6% |
| 1950 | 2,343,001 | 28.6% |
| 1960 | 3,100,689 | 32.3% |
| 1970 | 3,922,399 | 26.5% |
| 1980 | 4,216,975 | 7.5% |
| 1990 | 4,781,468 | 13.4% |
| 2000 | 5,296,486 | 10.8% |
| 2010 | 5,773,552 | 9.0% |
| 2020 | 6,177,224 | 7.0% |
Source: US Census 2020
Religion and affiliations
Christianity is the majority religion in Maryland followed by 69% of the population. The largest Christian denomination in California is Protestant (35%); Roman Catholic (15%); Mormonism (1%); Eastern Orthodoxy (1%)/
Next comes the Unaffiliated population, 23% of the population doesn’t follow or adhere to any faith or religion. Other non-Christian-based religions and faiths are followed by 8% of the population and include Hinduism (1%), Buddhism(1%), Jews (3%), Islam (1%), and other smaller faiths.
For more details read Religion in Maryland
Race and Ethnicity
In 2020, the White alone (non-Hispanic) population was the largest racial or ethnic group in Maryland, comprising 47.17% of the total population. It was followed by the Maryland population whose share was 29.06%. Hispanic or Latino was the third largest group at 11.81%. Asian population also has a good percentage with a share of 6.77%. Two or more races are at 4.38%.
Ancestry in Maryland
As per Census Studies & estimates German, Irish, English, Italian, and American have made the five largest ancestry groups in Maryland.
For more Details read Race and Ethnicity in Maryland
Top Cities and Counties in Maryland
As of 2022, Maryland is divided into 23 counties. In addition, it has one independent city, the City of Baltimore, and is considered the equal of a county for most purposes and is a county-equivalent. Montgomery County is the most populated county in the state with 1.04 million residents.
The most populated city in Maryland is Baltimore with 586,131 individuals residing there. Other Cities have a population of less than 100 thousand.
read more about Cities and Counties in Maryland
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